2025 Sales and Trading Intern – Hong Kong

Posted:
10/1/2024, 3:44:09 PM

Location(s):
Hong Kong, China

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
On-site

Who We Are:

At Galaxy we are building products and services to help the world invest in economic progress. We believe crypto and blockchain innovations will permeate and improve all aspects of our global economy. Our vision is a society where value and ownership flow as freely as information. Galaxy is a digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, startups, and individuals access and navigate the crypto economy. As one of the most well-capitalized and trusted companies in the industry, we provide platform solutions custom-made for a digitally native ecosystem across three complementary operating businesses: Global Markets, Asset Management, and Digital Infrastructure Solutions. Our offerings include, amongst others, trading, lending, strategic advisory services, institutional-grade investment solutions across passive, active and venture strategies, proprietary bitcoin mining and hosting services, network validator services, and the development of enterprise custodial technology. Galaxy’s CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz leads a team of crypto enthusiasts, and institutional veterans focused on the future of finance and Web3. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with global offices across North America, Europe and Asia.

Additional information about the Company's businesses and products is available on www.galaxy.com.

What We Value:

We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.

  • Seek Excellence.
  • Be Selective To Be Effective.
  • Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
  • Disagree Transparently.
  • Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
  • Build Dream Teams.

About the Galaxy Summer Internship Program:

The Galaxy HK Summer Internship Program is an immersive and exciting, nine-week experience taking place on-site in our Hong Kong office. During the nine weeks, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on, practical work experience on our global Sales and Trading teams. In addition to learning on the job, Galaxy interns participate in professional development programming, fun social events, and networking opportunities with senior leaders.

Program Dates: Summer 2025 (June 23rd – August 22nd)

What You’ll Do:

  • Support Galaxy Trading through working on a variety of projects collaboratively and independently
  • Learn the scope of the products and tailored solutions offered to Galaxy clients
  • Help the sales team refine coverage models and automate workflows
  • Assist with the day-to-day processes of the team including (but not limited to) trade idea generation, market colour, prospecting new accounts and managing existing relationships, and structuring trades
  • Assist with coding of automated solutions tailored to daily trading tasks and analytical projects
  • Conduct in-depth crypto research, analyze trading activities while growing your interest and knowledge of digital assets, DeFi, macro, derivatives and more
  • Pitch trades based on what you have learned on the desk
  • Participate in crypto events

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong interest in macro, crypto markets, derivatives pricing, hedging
  • An interest in market making and risk management
  • Someone who would enjoy the dynamics of a trading floor
  • General knowledge of the cryptocurrency ecosystem
  • Broad interest in Global Markets, Trading, and Strategy
  • Critical Thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset
  • Strong emotional intelligence and a comfort level communicating with others
  • Ability to multi-task quickly and efficiently
  • Proactive and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Knowledge of Python/SQL/Excel

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Undergraduate or master’s students graduating between December 2025 and June 2026
  • Eligible master’s students must have fewer than two years of relevant, full-time work experience
  • Students enrolled in PhD, MBA, or JD programs are not eligible to apply.

Here are some of the industry-leading benefits of interning at Galaxy:

  • Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
  • Free daily snacks and weekly lunches
  • Smart, entrepreneurial and fun colleagues  
  • Employee Resource Groups

*Benefits may vary based on location. 

Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].